SMCCCD Partners with Elections Office to Increase Voter Accessibility on Its Campuses

A ballot drop box now sits on all three campuses to encourage broad civic participation.

San Mateo, CA – The San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) is proud to announce a partnership with the San Mateo County Elections Office to install secure ballot drop-off boxes at all three of its colleges: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. These drop-off boxes will be available for use by students, faculty, staff, and the entire community, increasing accessibility and encouraging civic engagement during the current election season, which will end on November 5, 2024.

Cañada student drops ballot off at new drop-off box.

“We are deeply committed to the democratic process,” said Melissa Moreno, J.D., Chancellor for SMCCCD. “By offering convenient ballot drop-off locations on our campuses, we are making it easier for our students and the broader community to participate in their right to vote. This collaboration with the San Mateo County Elections Office reflects our unwavering commitment to inclusivity and civic engagement.”

The ballot drop-off boxes will be available for use and remain accessible to the public at all hours up until 8:00 pm on Election Day on November 5, 2024. Specific locations of the ballot drop-off boxes can be found on the SMCCCD voter registration webpage: smccd.edu/registertovote.

This partnership between SMCCCD and the San Mateo County Elections Office ensures a safe and secure way for voters to cast their ballots, fostering a more informed and engaged citizenry.

Media Contact: David McLain, Community & Government Relations, SMCCCD, (650) 730-8049 or mclaind@smccd.edu.

About San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD): SMCCCD operates three colleges, Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College, that provide community college educational services to the residents of San Mateo County. The District’s colleges serve over 30,000 students annually and offer the first two years of college-level instruction in various transfer and career-technical programs. The District is governed by a six-member Board of Trustees, with five voting members elected by voters from designated areas of the County and one nonvoting student member elected by students.